5 Anchor Charts You Need to Launch Reading Workshop
…is key to ensure that your workshop will run smoothly. When you think about the beginning of the year and teaching routines and procedures, it takes a while to model…
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All Are Welcome: Activities to Build a Class Community
…While reading this book, you have a chance to build your own classroom community by sharing dreams for the year, stories about each other, things they’d like to learn, and…
Getting Started with a Class Economy
…to apply for jobs. The jobs in my class depend on how many students I have and vary from year to year depending on my class. I have had a…
Teaching Informative Writing
…at the date that it was published. Something that was published 10 years ago may not be as reliable as something published this year. Look for other sources on the…
5 Favorite Activities To Do In April
…are perfect practice for students as you approach end-of-the-year assessments. There are fun April-themed passages that keep your students engaged and even an extension activity that will keep them wanting…
After the Fall: Activities to Discuss Overcoming Fears
…Here are a few suggestions… Skills to teach with “After the Fall”: Theme Characters Beginning, middle, end Inferences Retelling Author’s purpose Important Discussions After Reading “After the Fall”: You can…
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree: Activities to Promote …
…teach with “When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree”: Character development Theme Inferences Beginning-middle-end Connections Compare and contrast Sequence of events Problem/solution 5 Favorite “When Grandma Gives You a Lemon…
A Flicker of Hope: Activities of Hope & Resilience
…of a good friend maybe someone that would share their unique gift with you! Talk about friends, what makes a good friend, qualities that students have that make them unique…
“What Do You Do With a Problem?” Problem Solving Activities
…Do You Do With a Problem?”: Character development Theme Inferences Beginning-middle-end Growth mindset Important Discussions: The importance of dealing with our worries, stress, and anxiety Acknowledging problems and working to…